Follow the link provided and answer the following questions. Remember to make your own conclusions and use the typed written assignment format. If necessary, do more research on the topic. (http://www.reidsteel.com/information/earthquake_resistant_building.htm)

1. In your own words, what is an earthquake (150 words min).

2. What causes a structure to fail during an earthquake (150 words min)?

3. What are the types of loads that a structure needs to resist to in order to be earthquake proof?

   How can a structure be built to be resistant to those forces? (150 words min).

4. When designing an earthquake proof structure, what should be kept in mind in terms of

   construction and design of the structure (150 words min)?